Digging for Something
Unearthing Life's Hidden Pursuits
Lyrics
I hear there's a classic mess out on Old 86,
Reference to a problematic situation on Old 86.
A ride out there could be the thing to get us fixed
Suggesting a journey to Old 86 as a solution.
I left a shadow there last month stuck in the ground
A lingering impact or memory left at Old 86.
Could still be around
Possibility of the shadow's presence still existing.
And we laughed when the paddle boat sank
Recalling a shared moment of amusement when a paddle boat sank.
We were dancing on the propane tank
Describing a carefree, risky act of dancing on a propane tank.
Everybody in the half-light out on the lawn
A scene of people in a semi-dark environment on the lawn.
They were kicking up dust 'til they were gone
People creating a commotion and disappearing in the dust.
Oh oh oh, they were digging for something
An exclamation about the collective search or pursuit for something.
Who's the shadow now? the party moved inside
The shift from an outdoor to an indoor setting at the party.
I don't know how to dance this slow but I can try
Expressing difficulty in adapting to a slow dance but a willingness to try.
One funny thing, I claimed to know the host
An admission of falsely claiming familiarity with the host.
Yeah but I lied
An acknowledgment of deception regarding knowing the host.
Let's go you early riser
An invitation or encouragement to leave early.
And we laughed when the paddle boat sank
Recollection of another amusing incident involving a sinking paddle boat.
We were dancing on the propane tank
Reckless dancing on a propane tank, similar to a previous incident.
Everybody in the half-light down at the pond
Describing people in a semi-dark environment near a pond.
They were sinking in mud 'til they were gone
People sinking in mud and disappearing in the process.
Oh oh oh, they were digging for something
A repetition of the exclamation about searching or seeking something.
It's just getting dark and you're waking up
Noting the transition to darkness and someone waking up.
Waking up, waking up
Repetition of the idea of waking up as darkness falls.
It's just getting dark and you're waking up
Reiteration of the juxtaposition of darkness and waking up.
Waking up, waking up
Continued repetition of the theme of waking up as darkness sets in.
Oh oh oh, they were digging for something
A final repetition of the exclamation about searching or seeking something.
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